when the Refrigerator / Freezer
is not operating or the food
does not freeze suffciently:
- Is the plug properly connected?
- Is the power fuse blown?
- Are the temperature controls
set properly (not set to
“COLD”)?
- Is the appliance exposed to
direct sunlight or installed near
a heater?
- Does the appliance have
enough clearance from the wall
in all directions?
When food freezes in the
refrigerator:
- Are the temperature controls
set properly (not set to
“COLDER”)?
- If the food is juicy or very
moist, is the tem perature
control set to “COLDER”)?
- Is the ambient temperature
too low?
When there is noise from the
unit:
- Is the refrigerator installed on
a flat, stable surface?
- Is the appliance positioned too
close to a wall?
- Are there any objects behind or
under the refrigerator?
- Is the sound coming from the
compressor?
When the rear or side panel of
the refrigerator is hot:
- Is a radiation (air
ventilator/cooler) pipe
installed?
- Is the ambient temperature
high?
- How dew formed on the out
side of the appliance
because of high humidity?
when you hear a sound like
water flowing:
- This sound is generated by
movement of the refrigerant
and is not a malfunction.
When you notice a foul odor
inside the appliance:
- Do you have spoiled food in
the refrigerator?
- Is all food stored in sealed
containers?
- Has fluid collected in the bot
tom of the vegetable bin?
- Are the freezer evaporation
slots clogged?
- Has the evaporation tray at the
back of the appliance become
foul?
When frost develops inside
the freezer:
- Does the door seal tightly?
- Are the evaporation slots
clogged?
- Is there enough room for effi
cient air circu lation?
When dow develops on the
vegetable compartment:
- Does the door seal tightly?
- Have you left the door open for
a long time?
- Is liquid stored without a
cover?
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